Specialty Pharmacist
Schuylkill•Allentown, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Specialty Pharmacist fills and dispenses specialty prescription orders in accordance with Pennsylvania law and current pharmacy practice standards, including accreditation requirements. The role reviews medication orders for clinical appropriateness, counsels patients, supervises technical staff, and participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives. The position is onsite at 2024 Lehigh Street in Allentown, with a variable schedule during the week totaling 20 hours per week on the day shift.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or Doctorate in pharmacy.
- Two years of postgraduate experience in patient care, or completion of a pharmacy residency program.
- Proficiency with basic computer programs such as email, Skype, and Microsoft Office.
- Registered Pharmacist license in Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
- Pennsylvania license to administer injectables, required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of postgraduate experience in patient care.
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) certification within three years, or Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) certification within three years.
Responsibilities
- Counsel patients as required by current OBRA regulations, including instruction on self-injection techniques and side-effect management, and document counseling appropriately.
- Provide patients with information about potential drug and food interactions, precautions, warnings, and contraindications in accordance with company policies.
- Maintain and update patient records, including allergy, prescription, and vaccination records and other documentation necessary for patient care.
- Communicate with nurses, physicians, and other stakeholders regarding patient care.
- Assist technical staff with benefit investigations and prior authorizations, and secure financial assistance for patients.
- Participate in quality improvement projects as requested by senior clinical staff or the pharmacy director.
- Communicate potential problems that may harm LVHN or Lehigh Valley Pharmacy Services to the pharmacy manager.
- Administer vaccines and other injectables in accordance with HSPS policies and procedures and Pennsylvania law.
- Ensure adequate inventory for daily business operations while maintaining inventory control measures.
- Review and understand technology and software, including updates.
- Supervise technical staff.
- Review medication orders for clinical appropriateness.
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